Kate Winslet to Receive Honorary César Award, 2/24
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 2:10 PM) - According to Digitalspy.com, British actress Kate Winslet is to receive an honorary César Award next month. The French Academy of Cinematic Arts and Techniques has announced that it will pay tribute to Winslet's life and acting career by honoring her with the French equivalent of the Academy Award.

Mary Louise Parker to Replace Demi Moore in LOVELACE
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(Jan. 27 1:51 PM) - As first reported in Us Weekly, actress Mary Louise Parker will be replacing Demi Moore in the role of Gloria Steinem in the upcoming film biopic LOVELACE.

Actor John Hurt to Receive BAFTA's 'Outstanding Cinema Award', 2/12
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(Jan. 27 11:35 AM) - BAFTA will recognize the extraordinary career of actor John Hurt by presenting him with the 2012 Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award. Hurt will be presented with the award at the Orange British Academy Film Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 12th.

STAGE TUBE: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Coming on Blu-ray, 1/31
by Stage Tube

(Jan. 27 10:02 AM) - SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, the 1998 British-American comedy film directed by John Madden and written by Marc Norman and playwright Tom Stoppard is coming on Blu-ray on January 31st.

Hybrid Cinema Presents Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance
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(Jan. 27 5:00 AM) - Hybrid Cinema has announced the world premiere of the feature length documentary Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance at Dance On Camera Festival’s opening night in New York City on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 8:30pm.

Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Brick Road & Bloomin' Berry Garden Arrives on DVD March 6
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 26 11:48 PM) - Strawberry Shortcake is back just in time for Spring and is so sweet you will need two helpings! Touching the hearts of children for decades, this wildly successful franchise is back with two more magical tales, Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Brick Road and Strawberry Shortcake: Bloomin’ Berry Garden, blossoming on DVD March 6 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

The 'Bridesmaids' Cast to Present at 84th Academy Awards
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(Jan. 26 6:23 PM) - Six actresses - Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig - from the hit comedy "Bridesmaids" will be presenters at the 84th Academy Awards, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. McCarthy received her first Oscar(R) nomination this year for her supporting role in the film, and Wiig also became a first-time nominee for the film's original screenplay. All six will be making their first Oscar show appearances.

MONTY PYTHON Troupe to Reunite For Upcoming Film ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING
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(Jan. 26 1:57 PM) - Director Terry Jones has confirmed to Variety that the surviving members of Monty Python will be reuniting in a new film called ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING.

BRIDEMAIDS' Star Rebel Wilson to Star in CBS Pilot
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(Jan. 26 1:32 PM) - BRIDESMAIDS' actress Rebel Wilson is set to star in a pilot for a potential comedy series on the CBS network, according to EWOnline.com.

Octavia Spencer Among ESSENCE's 'Black Women in Hollywood' Honorees
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(Jan. 26 1:20 PM) - ESSENCE's 2012 Black Women in Hollywood event will honor leading actresses Kerry Washington, Paula Patton, Octavia Spencer and Pam Grier along with executive producer and screenwriter Shonda Rhimes.

Steven Spielberg to Direct GODS AND KINGS Moses Film
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(Jan. 26 12:30 PM) - As first reported on Deadline.com, director Steven Spielberg is in talks to direct the upcoming GODS AND KINGS, an epic film described as "'Braveheart'-ish version of the Moses story" mixed with the "gritty reality" of "Saving Private Ryan."

STAGE TUBE: MIRROR MIRROR's Lily Collins Gives Sneak Peek of Upcoming Film
by Stage Tube

(Jan. 26 12:20 PM) - In a just released featurette from the upcoming film MIRROR MIRROR, the movie's star Lily Collins (Snow White) explains what we can expect to see in this re-imagining of the classic Snow White tale, as well as some new footage.

Photo Flash: First Look - George Clooney on Bravo's INSIDE THE ACTOR'S STUDIO, 1/31
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(Jan. 26 11:34 AM) - Bravo's Emmy nominated INSIDE THE ACTOR'S STUDIO returns for its 18th season with star power as host James Lipton welcomes Golden Globe(R) Award-winning actor George Clooney on Tuesday, January 31 at 7pm et/pt.

SAG Awards Ceremony Auction Begins Today At 6pm
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(Jan. 26 10:55 AM) - The SAG Awards Ceremony Online Auction benefiting the SAG Foundation’s Literacy and Emergency Assistance programs, offers collectibles from many of the nominees including George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Brad Pitt, Betty White, and the casts of “30 Rock,” “Boardwalk Empire,” “Breaking Bad,” “The Descendants,” “Dexter,” “Game of Thrones,” “Glee,” “Modern Family” and more.

Russell Brand to Star in THE HAUNTREPRENEUR
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(Jan. 26 9:00 AM) - Variety reports that comedian Russell Brand will join the cast of Paramount Picture's upcoming film THE HAUNTREPRENEUR.

Photo Flash: Posters Revealed for WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING
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(Jan. 26 8:47 AM) - Five new posters for the upcoming romantic comedy WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING have just been released. The teaser pix include the film's stars Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Cameron Diaz, Brooklyn Decker and Anna Kendrick all pregnant with an assortment of taglines on each poster.

Screenvision Partners with Ace Arts to Bring Unique Opera Meets Pop Event '3 Superstars in Berlin' to 300+ Cinemas in North America
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 26 5:00 AM) - Screenvision, a leading innovator in cinema advertising and alternative content programming, is partnering with Ace Arts, a curator and provider of high quality performing arts content for presentation in cinema, to bring three of the opera's most acclaimed new stars into movie theaters in early 2012. The attraction, entitled "3 Superstars in Berlin," will be available in more than 300 movie theaters across the U.S. on January 26 and February 1, 2012.

The Sitter 'Totally Irresponsible' Edition Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD, 3/21
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(Jan. 25 9:53 PM) - From the director of Pineapple Express comes an adventure in babysitting that is definitely not for the entire family as Jonah Hill (21 Jump Street, Moneyball) steps in as THE SITTER, arriving on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download March 20th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Defiant, vulgar and envelope-pushing, THE SITTER will be available in the “totally irresponsible” edition offering a hilarious and even raunchier unrated cut of the film.